Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant — Impactful Rehab

Whittier Health; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Sick, Vacation and Holiday

Medical, Dental, Vision

Basic Life at no cost

Supplemental Life and Term Life

Accident, Hospital and Critical Illess

Short and Long Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for inpatient care. You will work under the direction of a registered PT to implement treatment plans and maintain documentation.

The role requires current LPTA licensure, an associates degree from an APTA-accredited program, BLS certification, and a commitment to continuing education with a focus on adult rehabilitation and geriatric care. Per diem and full-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the MA Board of Allied Health Professionals or application for the same.
• APTA membership in MA and/or NH preferred.
• BLS certification (Adult, Child and Infant).
• Commitment to continuing education in physical therapy.
• Knowledge/experience in adult rehabilitation and geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Function independently under the direction of a registered PT to implement treatment plans.
• Complete timely documentation and statistics.
• Delegate duties to PT assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinate and manage a full treatment caseload.
• Attend and report at team conferences (TC, TTC, FTC).
• Pursue staff, patient and family education through continuing education.

Skills

LPTA license

BLS certification

Education

Associates degree in physical therapy

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford
Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)- Inpatient
MUST be a licensed LPTA
Per Diem: $40-$43
Full-Time: $33-$39
$5 weekend differential

Primary Responsibilities:

• Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
• Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Benefits offered for Full Time:

• 401k - offered to PD as well
• Paid Sick, Vacation and Holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life at no cost
• Supplemental Life and Term Life
• Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness policies
• Short and Long Term Disability policies
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account